Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Brother...you surely know I've been thinkin very much of you lately...not just only cause i miss you but cause i feel you close when i think of you most...

Sgt. FZB
GPD

April 16, 2008

May is just around the corner once again.... I just cannot believe that next week I will have known you for 10 years!!!! even though I didnt get to enjoy you for all that time it just drives me crazy to think about what could have been... would we still be married? there are many who would be quick to say no but you know how I feel about what others think. You were such a baby when I met you and come to think of it so was I but we both knew what we wanted and there was really no turning back.
Last nite we were watching a new show about dads and thier kids doing stunts together and Dylan was like man if my dad was here we would kick all their butts. he has no idea what a bada** you were I have no doubt that both of you would dominate....
We love you and miss you so much I know my life has not turned out the way I hoped but I am thankful for the good and even some of the bad that I have survived!!
Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money baby

P.S.
public kiss!!!

Erika & Dylan

April 8, 2008

Oficer Larry Brian Mitchell,

I had the honor of working with you, in Silver City, NM, bak during the turn of the century, during an undercover drug operation. During that time I got to know you and respect you.

You will be missed by all of your comrades in arms.

Larry Ham
(Lieutenant, Narcotics Division, Silver City Police Dept)
Deputy Chief of Police
Espanola Police Department

Deputy Chief of Police
Espanola Police Department

April 8, 2008

Hey Larry,

I was just thinking about you because you've been on my mind lately. I've seen the narcs downtown and wondered about you and to let you know how much you are missed. Occasionally, I say a prayer for you, Erica, Dylan and the rest of your family. Soon it will be 7 seven years. Doesn't seem that long as the memory stays fresh. I will never forget what an awesome cop you were. You are one of a kind. Thanks for being there when we needed you. Keep watch over your fellow officers as they need strength and guidance also. I'll keep them in prayer also. My best regards to your family.

Jenelle/Former GPD

March 5, 2008

Hey love just wanted to share the good news with you. in just 3 short months our license plate has raised nearly 10,000 that is so awesome it was well worth the wait and it will go a long way toward helping our cause.

love u with all my heart, soul, body mind and money

Erika M

February 12, 2008

Officer Mitchell, I met Erika a few days ago. She is a super person. I recruited her to raise money for the Police Unity Tour. I think I have her talked into riding with us in 2009. We'll see your son Dylan rides when he is 18 yoa. Wish we did not have to honor you and you were there to ride for others. God Bless you and your family.
SSA Ellen Pierson, PUT VIII

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

February 7, 2008

HI love, sure miss you. We're doing good can't wait for summer to get here and school to be over so we go swimming all day. I also can't wait for my trip to Italy it is going to be amazing I am sure! wish you were going with......miss your face and your hands, they were beautiful......

Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money....

February 6, 2008

Well the holidays have come and gone, Dylan got everything he wanted from Santa....We pigged out so much that it will take me until next christmas to lose what I gained!!!
I am sure that your Christmas in heaven was amazing again this year. We truly miss having you around. I always wonder what you would want from Santa....

Love you and miss you always,

Happy New Year 2008!!

Erika & Dylan

December 26, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 13, 2007

I can't believe the holidays are here Again!!! As always I am so thankful for you and what you gave to me in the short time we shared......Miss you and love you always....

your wife

November 20, 2007

Larry,

As I was saying my prayers this morning you came into my mind. I lifted Erica and Dylan in prayer as well as your mom, dad, brother and sister. Happy belated birthday, I heard the song Spirit in the Sky and put the music as high as it would go and cried. You and your family are missed here in Gallup, New Mexico. Happy belated birthday to Dylan, God has blessed you with a handsome and smart son.
Erica you are doing a fantastic job. New changes at GPD, your old buddies are still there doing a great job. Watch over them, they are special.

Linda Garcia
City Prosecutors Office

October 29, 2007

can you believe 9 years ago tonite at midnite we were off to the hospital... I will never forget you had to call in to say that you couldnt go back on patrol and then started running around the house to get things together...22 hours later our beautiful boy was born..I so wish you could be here now and share in his life. what a sad existance to love someone so much and not even be able to tell him. even though I tell Dylan how much he meant to you he will never understand what an amazing father you were in the short time you had with him.. just seeing you holding him in my favorite picture says so much. I could not have asked for a better man to come into my life the way you did, so unexpected and yet so perfect.

Angels do walk among us.

Love you always,

Your wife

October 21, 2007

So excited about NOV. 18th that is the offical date when the COPS license plate is released... it has been a long time coming and we are all so proud to be able to honor all of our heros.....

love you with all my heart soul body mind and money.,.....

Erika M

October 18, 2007

Still on my mind and prayers...

See ya' soon enough!

Phil

October 13, 2007

You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcment.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 10, 2007

Happy Birthday in heaven, God is lucky to have you back celebrating the day he allowed you to come into this sick world. Only he knows why he took you from us and hopefully one day we can see you again if only for a short time (I know have other places I will be going.) We all miss you so much.....

Please keep watch over all of us.
Love you with all my heart soul body mind and money baby..........

Erika & Dylan

September 27, 2007

HEY BRIAN, JUST CHECKING IN WITH YOU AND TO TELL YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I PULL UP THIS PAGE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK
JUST TO CHECK ON YOU AND SEE IF PEOPLE ARE KEEPING IN
TOUCH WITH YOU, DON'T WANT YOU TO BE FORGOTTEN, WHICH I
DON'T THINK ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS ARE GOING TO LET THAT
HAPPEN, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT SWEET, INNOCENT ROOKIE
THAT STARTED ON MY SHIFT, WELL BRIAN I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH

A FRIEND ALWAYS
DEBB"Y"

DEBB"Y"
FRIEND

September 27, 2007

It's that time of year again, although it is early, but Happy Birthday. My brother's birthday is the same as yours so it's not hard to forget "my other brother's" birthday too. We miss you alot but we still think of you constantly and keep your loved ones in prayer. You will always be part of my family. You started with Region II while I was still in Narcs. I was lucky to have worked with you in both Narcs and the PD back then. You will never be forgotten!

Blessings of joy and protection to all your fellow officers and family. Keep watch from above over them.

Jen

September 24, 2007

First time here. Crying hystarically. cant still say anything

Buck
Brother

September 20, 2007

Hey Brian,

Still hard to believe it was you. Sometimes I think, nah, it's not real. I come here when I think of you often and wonder about things. I look at your picture posted here and I think that you're just away for a while but then i realize, what happened when I read about the incident and it brings me back to, nah, it can't be. It's hard to believe for some reason, it doesn't seem real. But I know you're in a better place. I think about your family often and wonder where they are. The last time I saw your parents, they seem to be in my shoes, wondering if all this is a dream. But they seem to be holding up good. Erica and Dylan seem to be doing well. The reflections left here shows that they are growing stronger everyday and progressing well. We miss them too. I wish that we could visit your grave but we can only pay our respects thru prayer. We miss you a lot. Please watch over your fellow officers and keep them safe.

Friend

September 4, 2007

another year on the count down is near.... its only been 3 but it will never be long enough.....

you can put a man on trial but you cant make the quilty pay............

Miss you with all my heart soul body mind and money...........

your wife

August 25, 2007

So the first week of 3rd grade is offically over.... what a trip to see your boy so independent and smart and handsome...... wish you could be here to share the greatest time in his life... as he gets older it just blows my mind how much he changes into a young man it gets so hard for me to let go and accept that he wont need me someday.....like your death this is one of those things that you can never truly put into words, the emotional roller coaster that your kids take you on ........if I think about it long enough I think I might go crazy....

Hi Dad, I miss you and I love you and I will see you soon....... Dylan

Erika & Dylan

August 10, 2007

Brother, I thought of u alot today...mostly cause of how much you mean to me and of how the thoughts of you bring such comfort to me...I pray every day that I don't let you down! My soul would die if I ever knew I let you down here on earth...I got my faults and besides Gods judgement...I pray u forgive me to for only being human...I know u do, cause i feel u with me when i need u the most...Your Brother sends...

FZB

August 10, 2007

Thanks Brian, for being there as a guardian angel....
You are never forgetten.......

August 9, 2007

Hi there as you are well aware we have lost another officer, he was just a baby like you when those selfish bastards took him from his family.... he has a young bride and two little boys....I pray God is with them and I know that you were one of the angels that received him in heaven....I hope that I am able to give her some comfort someday just as so many people helped me for now all I can do is pray...

this f----- sucks...

please take care of us

Love you always

Erika M

July 30, 2007